September 14, 2020 3:30 a.m.

The Elliot State Forest has re-opened.

An update from the Oregon Department of State Lands said fire danger remains high in the forest. Visitors are reminded to help prevent fire in the forest by following current public use restrictions:

*No campfires are allowed

*Vehicles must remain on improved roads

*Smoking is prohibited

More information is available at www.coosfpa.net

The Elliot State Forest is in Douglas and Coos counties.

The South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve trails have also re-opened. More information is at: https://www.oregon.gov/dsl/News/Documents/NewsRelease_SouthSloughReopeningTrailsRestrooms.pdf